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L234 WFW

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,864 mi
Last recorded127,864 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL234 WFW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 127,864 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 127,389 miles

Front Steering damper damaged but serviceable slight play in bushes (2.2.C.1d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both front swivel hubs slight weep

Pass 5 Sep 2014 126,929 miles

Both front steering spheres leaking.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

steering joint leaking.

Fail 4 Sep 2014 126,929 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Both front steering spheres leaking.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

steering joint leaking.

Pass 20 Aug 2013 125,702 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side rear brake pipe repaired poorly

oil light on

slight oil leak from near side front swivel

slight oil leak from off side front swivel

Fail 23 Oct 2012 122,975 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 122,975 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 118,190 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 118,190 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Lower Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2010 116,500 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 116,500 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 115,408 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 114,989 miles

noted chassis corrosion at N/S/rear not affecting test

Fail 31 Oct 2008 114,989 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

noted chassis corrosion at N/S/rear not affecting test

Pass 17 Oct 2007 114,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 111,333 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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L234 WFW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1993 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 118,574 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L234 WFW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 33 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L234 WFW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1993.

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